Malzahar vs LeBlanc MID Matchup Guide | LaneStomp

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Malzahar vs LeBlanc

Updated May 31, 2026

Overview

Malzahar is a control mage who wants to keep midlane pushed permanently to pressure LeBlanc and enable map presence.
Maintain lane pressure to deny LeBlanc safe scaling and force her to farm under tower where she is weaker.

Trading pattern

Push with E and Voidlings, then threaten silence with Q to interrupt LeBlanc's combos.
Respect LeBlanc's W mobility and avoid stepping forward without Void Shift shield or Q ready.
After LeBlanc uses W to engage and fails, trade hard before she can reset with her return pad.

Danger windows

LeBlanc is dangerous when her W is up and ready to engage or reposition.
Her delayed E root can catch you if you overextend without Q silence or Void Shift shield.
Your R channel can be interrupted by enemy crowd control; avoid committing if enemy jungler or mid roam is likely.

Early game

Use E and W to push waves quickly and keep LeBlanc under tower, exploiting her low waveclear.
Avoid extended trades early as LeBlanc's mobility and burst can punish you if you miss your silence or get caught.
Track LeBlanc's W cooldown; if she uses it to engage and misses, punish aggressively with Q and Voidlings.

Power spikes

Major spikes: Level 6 R for lockdown suppression; first completed mana/AP item increases damage and sustain.
Respect LeBlanc's level 2 burst with Q plus W or E and her level 6 LeBlanc R for high burst potential.
Avoid trading when LeBlanc has her full combo available, especially post-level 6.

Win conditions

Keep constant wave pressure with E and Voidlings to force LeBlanc under tower and limit her roaming.
Use Q silence and R suppression to punish LeBlanc when she mispositions or wastes mobility.
Control the lane tempo to deny LeBlanc clean ability chains, reducing her kill threat and enabling your team to capitalize on map pressure.